What could $1 billion fund instead?
The cost of a single luxury item could fund critical public services. As you scroll, see the trade-offs we are making as a society.
Private jet vs. school meals
Luxury yacht vs. hospital beds
Private golf course vs. clean water
Compare how fast wealth grows at different scales (based on a conservative 8% annual return).
1000000000€
One Billion
1000000,00€
One Million
100000,00€
One Hundred Thousand
Why we need a wealth cap
Capping extreme wealth is about creating a functional, fair, and sustainable society for everyone.
Economic fairness
reduce the growing gap between the ultra-rich and everyone else, creating a more balanced and stable economy.
Protect democracy
limit the disproportionate influence of billionaires on politics and media, ensuring a government that works for all.
Fund climate action
unlock trillions of dollars needed to fund a rapid and just transition to a green economy.
Invest in society
provide massive, sustained funding for public services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Citizen assemblies: democracy in action
A citizen assembly is a group of people selected at random from the general population to learn about, deliberate upon, and make recommendations in relation to a particular issue of public policy. It's a way to bring everyday people into the heart of decision-making.
- Fair representation: participants are randomly selected to reflect the community's diversity.
- Informed deliberation: members hear from experts and stakeholders on all sides of an issue.
- Independent facilitation: neutral facilitators guide the process to ensure productive dialogue.
- Real-world impact: recommendations are presented to decision-makers for consideration.
